Evil, Law & the State – Salzburg

Interdisciiplinary.Net presents Evil, Law & the State: Issues in State Power & Violence March 13-15, 2009, in Salzburg, Austria.

This inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary conference will explore issues surrounding evil and law, with a focus on state power and violence. Perspectives are sought from those engaged in any field relevant to the study of law and legal culture: anthropology, criminology, cultural studies, government/politics, history, legal studies, literature, philosophy, psychology, religion/theology, and sociology, as well as those working in civil rights, human rights, prison services, politics and government (including NGOs), psychiatry, healthcare, and other areas.

The deadline for abstracts was Oct. 3, 2008.